COCHINEAL 



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FIG. 308. Diagram of cochineal insect, of commerce, showing an ovoid sac-like 

 membranous cradle enclosing numerous young larvae (I). Parts of the mother 

 insect: m, mouth part; b, beak or proboscis; a, antennas; /, three pairs of 

 legs; r, respiration channels or breathing pores; s, segments in abdominal 

 region; w, wax-pores. 



